Catering Supervisor

Job Summary:Take that next step in your hospitality career as one of our catering supervisors. Join the team responsible for supervising and coordinating food related services for events held at Union South and other locations. As a catering supervisor, you will lead food preparation and catering setup for events ranging from receptions to buffets to plated dinners. You will mentor student team members in their catering production work and training. You will also assist with other dining-related efforts, such as inventory and taking steps to ensure we have a safe, sanitary dining experience behind the scenes and in our front-of-house. We host a wide spectrum of events from weddings to tailgates to breakfast meetings. This means no two days are the same.A successful person in this role will:• Be organized.• Enjoy working with and directing student employees.• Enjoy people and providing excellent customer service.This position comes with a pension plan, sick leave, plenty of vacation time, opportunities for professional development and advancement, and a workplace in which coworkers appreciate and support each other. It is all here at the Wisconsin Union. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you - please apply! We look forward to reading your application.Responsibilities:Oversees daily food service operations and performs food preparation activities in environments such as dining, retail, and/or catering venues to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve food service goals.• 30% Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff• 5% Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations• 30% Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities• 15% Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods• 15% Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas• 5% Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and proceduresInstitutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:PreferredH.S. DiplomaQualifications:Food service, restaurant, hotel experience, and/or customer service experience preferred but not required.License/Certification:RequiredValid Bartender LicenseHold or obtain within 6 monthsRequiredServSafe CertificationHold or obtain within 6 monthsRequiredDrivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management StandardsWork Schedule:Schedule will vary based on events. This position is eligible for a night pay differential of $2.50 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am. This position is also eligible for a weekend pay differential of $0.80 per hour for hours worked between 12:01 am on Saturday and 12:00 midnight on Sunday.Work Type:Full Time: 100%It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum $22.00 HOURLYDepending on QualificationsThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdfAdditional Information:The Wisconsin Union operates from several buildings on the UW-Madison campus including Memorial Union, Union South, Fluno Center, Pyle Center, University Club, Red Gym, and the Student Activity Center. The Wisconsin Union is a financially self-supporting division of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Financial support for the organization is provided by income earned by over thirty food service units and a variety of nonfood units such as games, guest rooms, space rentals and campus vending. Substantial support is also provided by student fees. The total annual organizational budget is approximately $60 million dollars.Student Affairs is led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.How to Apply:To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please outline your relevant work experience as it relates to the qualifications.Contact:Kathleen Kellerkathleen.keller@wisc.edu608-262-9323Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Food Service Supervisor(DS013)Department(s):A96-WISCONSIN UNION/CATER&CONF/US CATERINGEmployment Class:University Staff-OngoingJob Number:305083-CPThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click hereIf you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.